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Learn, create, and connect to the history of Santa Cruz County with downloadable lesson plans and virtual school tours from the MAH.
Get access to free, downloadable history lesson plans for grades 3rd-12th. Fill out the form below to receive instant access to ALL of the following resources. Continue to check back as we release new resources periodically.
2nd-5th Grade | This lesson invites students to participate, from home, in the MAH's exhibition In These Uncertain Times by creating a time capsule that will capture their shelter-in-place story through objects of their choosing.
6-12th Grade | Learn about Día de los Muertos, a prehispanic Indigenous tradition and celebration with engaging activities, craft tutorials, and discussion questions. This lesson plan is written in English y Español.
3rd-5th Grade | Learn about London Nelson and the lasting legacy he left behind in Santa Cruz County. By introducing assignments, discussions, and activities around slavery, you will gain a sense of empathy regarding Nelson’s life.
3rd-5th Grade | Learn about people and places from history and think about how journalists can work to make change within the community.
3rd-8th Grade | Understand the large impacts early settlers had in shaping Santa Cruz County through interactive activities and discussions.
6th-12th Grade | Get introduced to the MAH's virtual exhibition, Queer Santa Cruz, in a way that highlights the importance of having a visible and accepted identity in the Santa Cruz queer community.
Fill out this brief form to receive instant access to all FIVE lesson plans sent directly to your email. Please email us at info@santacruzmah.org if you have any questions or concerns.
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We've gone virtual! Bring your class or home school network together online to connect with art and history digitally. Students will join Education Coordinator, Oscar Paz, via video chat to unpack Santa Cruz County’s history and discover how they too can build a more connected and meaningful community from home.
Join the MAH on Youtube with new educational videos. First up, join Oscar in the historic Evergreen Cemetery to learn more about the traditions and history of Día de los Muertos. Stay tuned for new releases coming soon!
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